Creative Technologist

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

WHO WE ARE:

B/D® is a growing global digital agency of 150+ world-class designers, makers, and thinkers - working across 25+ states, 5 time zones, and 3 countries. Driven by bold ideas, top-tier design, cutting-edge technology, and diverse perspectives, B/D® is a place where we rise to the challenge - showing up every day for each other and our client partners to create the best work of our lives.

This role requires you to work West Coast hours. You must be located in one of the following citites to be considered: San Diego, CA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA

THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a Creative Technologist that wants to own the front-end development of various interactive projects. Working in-house (or remotely) with our team of creatives, strategists and project managers, you will have the chance to work on a variety of projects including (but not limited to) eCommerce experiences for desktop and mobile, company home pages, micro sites, user interfaces for web applications, and out-of-home installations.

Our “creative technologists” love design just as much as code. They are perpetually learning the latest technologies, gathering new tools, and educating others. By being creative, this means our developers also love incubating ideas and collaborating with our team to push the boundaries of what’s possible. They are not only expert programmers, but also know how people use the web, and what it takes to make user experiences shine.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Work closely with a small developer team on specific project components.
• Coordinating with other development teams to understand and integrate shared resources or site-wide elements.
• Communicate and collaborate with numerous other teams (design, localization, accessibility, etc).
• Daily management of tasks, including breaking down complex tickets and handling overlapping responsibilities
• Adjust quickly to changing requirements or new information from various teams.
• Problem-solving skills for debugging issues within the large-scale codebase and across different teams’ workflows.
• Coordination with the Canvas team to understand platform limitations and possibilities, and close collaboration with the content management team.
• Version control and working with smaller, module-specific repositories for CSS updates, managed separately from the main codebase.
• Version control and working within a monorepo setup.
• This role involves working closely with Design partners to quickly brainstorm, prototype, develop, and deploy innovative animated experiences.
• Passion for creative iteration, partnership and a sensitivity for achieving pixel perfect, elegant design.
• Translate prototypes to high quality, scalable, and maintainable production code through iterative development.
  
  

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Possesses a strong foundation in programming and development 
• Has a keen eye for design, marketing, aesthetics and user experience
• Proficiency with TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and relevant frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Linaria/CSS-in-JS).
• Expertise in creating performant, cross-browser compatible CSS animations
• Working knowledge of Scroll-Driven Animations
• Familiarity with Canvas (which you’ll learn from docs at Airbnb), particularly with applying custom CSS to meet specific design needs.

Creatively driven technologist who enjoys the process of bringing designs to life through animations and finessing.  Understanding of performance best practices, including minimizing load times, optimizing images, reducing JavaScript bundles, and leveraging caching strategies.

• Basic familiarity with Jest for unit and integration testing to ensure stability and reliability in the codebase.
• Ability to interpret and write simple tests, debug failing tests, and understand how tests integrate with the build process.
• Experience in following test requirements as part of the development workflow.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our  benefits package:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

The anticipated salary range for this position is $107,000 - $155,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible. 

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. 

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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